Asian American Action Fund endorses Pell’s bid for R.I. governor

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Asian American Action Fund has endorsed political newcomer Clay Pell ‘s Democratic primary bid to become Rhode Island’s next governor, according to a statement issued Monday by the Pell campaign.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Asian American Action Fund has endorsed political newcomer Clay Pell ‘s Democratic primary bid to become Rhode Island’s next governor, according to a statement issued Monday by the Pell campaign.

“We were extraordinarily impressed with Clay’s depth of experience in Asia, from his knowledge of Chinese, studying in China as a young man, his extensive travel throughout the region, his time in the United States Coast Guard working with foreign military counterparts, and his work on the Asia Pacific Rebalance as a member of President Obama’s national security team,” said Bel Leong-Hong, chair-elect of the AAA-Fund’s executive board.

The group describes itself as “a progressive political organization that is dedicated to empowering Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders across the United States.”